Six Performers Lock Themselves Inside Teatro Bellini in Protest
Since December 20, 2020, a group of six artists has been residing at Naples' Teatro Bellini as part of the "Zona Rossa" initiative, which serves as both a social experiment and a demonstration. The project, initiated by actor Daniele Russo and playwright Davide Sacco, involves the artists living in converted dressing rooms under continuous surveillance. They stream their daily lives on YouTube and engage in weekly discussions with critic Alessandro Toppi. Their main aim is to raise awareness of the challenges faced by the performing arts sector, advocating for solidarity among those in cultural and industrial fields.
Key facts
- Six artists have been locked inside Teatro Bellini in Naples since December 20, 2020.
- The project is called 'Zona Rossa', created by Daniele Russo and Davide Sacco.
- Participants include Alfredo Angelici, Federica Carruba Toscano, Pier Giuseppe di Tanno, Licia Lanera, Pier Lorenzo Pisano, and Matilde Vigna.
- They are under constant camera surveillance and have a daily livestream on YouTube.
- Weekly public discussions are moderated by critic Alessandro Toppi.
- The protest aims to highlight the neglect of the performing arts by Italian politics.
- Russo cited former Prime Minister Conte's dismissive remark about artists.
- The artists will remain confined until theaters are allowed to reopen.
- Russo met with Whirlpool workers and activist Aboubakar Soumahoro.
- The project critiques both political indifference and lack of unity among artists.
Entities
Artists
- Alfredo Angelici
- Federica Carruba Toscano
- Pier Giuseppe di Tanno
- Licia Lanera
- Pier Lorenzo Pisano
- Matilde Vigna
- Daniele Russo
- Davide Sacco
- Alessandro Toppi
- Aboubakar Soumahoro
Institutions
- Teatro Bellini
- YouTube
- Whirlpool
- la Repubblica
Locations
- Naples
- Italy